Spa Massage Therapist

Tierra Santa Healing House at Faena New York is preparing to open its doors and is building its founding team. Rooted in ancient healing traditions and modern wellness Tierra Santa offers a holistic guest-centered approach to well-being. The Spa Massage Therapist is responsible for delivering exceptional massage and body treatments while creating a personalized restorative and elevated guest experience. This role combines advanced technical skills with refined guest interaction ensuring each treatment reflects Faena New Yorks luxury wellness standards. The Massage Therapist serves as a trusted wellness professional guiding guests through treatments aftercare and recommendations with professionalism and care.

This position has an hourly compensation of $20 per hour.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all massage and body treatments in accordance with spa protocols and service standards
• Conduct thorough guest consultations to assess preferences physical conditions and treatment goals
• Customize pressure technique and flow to meet individual guest needs
• Deliver calm intuitive and results-driven massage experiences
• Educate guests on treatment benefits aftercare and wellness recommendations
• Support VIP guests and bespoke wellness experiences as requested
• Maintain consistency in treatment timing quality and presentation
• Uphold the highest standards of hygiene sanitation and guest safety
• Follow all protocols related to treatment techniques products and equipment
• Maintain professional demeanor discretion and guest confidentiality at all times
• Prepare stock and reset treatment rooms before and after each service
• Monitor product and linen usage and communicate needs to spa leadership
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment rooms and back-of-house areas
• Assist with service recovery by addressing guest feedback professionally and promptly
• Work collaboratively with spa leadership and fellow therapists to ensure smooth daily operation
• Participate in ongoing training education and service standard updates
  Represent the spa with poise professionalism and brand alignment
• Support a culture of respect teamwork and wellness excellence

Qualifications :

• Valid New York State Massage Therapy License (required)
• 25 years of professional massage therapy experience preferably in a luxury spa or hotel environment
• Proficiency in multiple modalities (e.g. Swedish Deep Tissue Sports Prenatal Myofascial)
• Strong knowledge of anatomy body mechanics and therapeutic techniques
• Commitment to guest-centered results-driven service
   

SKILLS

• Advanced massage technique with intuitive guest care
• Strong consultation and communication skills
• Calm grounded and professional presence
• Attention to detail and service consistency
• Ability to manage physical demands while maintaining quality
• Professional discretion and emotional intelligence

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas
• Ability to move safely in uneven terrain or in confined spaces
• Remain active constantly moving or prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer throughout work shift
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of constantly moving objects may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time